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A $4 Tongue Swab Test Detects Tuberculosis in 30 Minutes

A new tuberculosis test using a simple tongue swab could make diagnosing the disease faster and more accessible in low-resource settings. The test costs roughly $4 and delivers results in about 30 minutes. Traditional tuberculosis diagnosis often requires patients to produce a sputum sample, which can be difficult for children,

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NASA to start building $20 billion moon base this year NASA is set to begin construction of a $20 billion moon base this year, marking a significant step in the agency's lunar exploration efforts. Read more: NASA to start building $20 billion moon base this year - Northeast

Alife Health Secures FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Embryo Assessment Tool

Alife Health has obtained FDA clearance for its artificial intelligence-based embryo assessment system. This regulatory approval allows the company to market its AI tool for use in assisted reproductive technology, where it is designed to help clinicians evaluate embryos during the IVF process. The clearance represents a notable development in

New Research Suggests Millions of Planets Could Form Around Supermassive Black Holes

New research suggests that millions of planets could potentially form around supermassive black holes. Massive amounts of dust swirl around active nuclei at the centres of galaxies, and these discs could give rise to vast numbers of rocky planets. Some of these planets could even reach sizes comparable to stars.

China Launches Human Embryo Experiment in Space

China has conducted a space-based experiment involving human embryos, according to reports. This appears to be part of broader research into how early human development processes function in the microgravity environment of space. Details about the specific goals, methodology, and results of the experiment have not yet been fully disclosed,

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Samsung Partners with Mass General to Test Galaxy Watch 8 Monitoring for GLP-1 Patients

Samsung is exploring how its upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 could help patients taking GLP-1-based medications—popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy used for diabetes and weight management. The tech giant has partnered with diabetes experts at Massachusetts General Hospital to study whether the smartwatch's sensors can identify and

Scientists Identify Protein Driving Parkinson's Disease Spread in the Brain

Researchers have identified a protein that may help Parkinson's disease spread through the brain, offering a potential new target for treatment. The study found that immune cells release a protein called GPNMB when responding to damaged neurons, creating a cycle that accelerates brain cell degeneration. In early laboratory